Equity Will Dictate 2013 Livestock Financing

Higher cattle prices combined with the need for greater equity will make it more challenging for cattle feeders and stocker operators to get the financing to purchase cattle in 2013, says Stephen Hatz, senior vice president at Bank of the West.

But maintaining clear records and establishing a good relationship with a banker still help operators win financially.

Watch his analysis from the 2013 Ag Connect Expo & Summit in the video below: